THIS is Why Locals Keep Coming Back to Mudtown

Southern meets Cajun at Mudtown, a relaxed, family-friendly eatery where service comes with a big smile and the plates feature bountiful portions. Native Americans called the area around the restaurant “mudtown” because of the swampy conditions that resulted from heavy rainfall around the Cahaba River bank. And while the name appears to have stuck, the patrons have proven loyal as well.

Mudtown, a popular, family-friendly spot, has been a neighborhood favorite for years.

The menu at Mudtown is pretty diverse. Appetizer choices include dill pickle chips, crab cakes, jerk-style lettuce wraps, chicken wings, fried green tomatoes and blue cheese dip served with sweet potato chips. A range of chicken, seafood, pork and beef options are available by way of salads, sandwiches and entrées.

The burger is cooked to order and has a nice chargrilled flavor. It comes fully loaded with lettuce, tomato and mayo, unless ordered otherwise.

The fried green tomatoes are super crunchy with a thick layer of breading. The tomatoes come from nearby Murphree’s Produce Stand, and are served with a corn relish and savory white sauce.

Once only offered as a seasonal special, the pork tacos were so popular that they are now a menu staple. The pork is roasted in-house, shredded and served on a layer of corn tortillas topped with a citrus salsa and served with a side of red rice.